Chapter 12, Problem 25E

(a)

To determine

To examine each of the following questions for possible bias and if it is biased indicate how and propose a better question.

Answer to Problem 25E

It is biased.

Explanation of Solution

It is given in the question that the question asked was that should companies that pollute the environment be compelled to pay the costs of cleanup. Thus, we can say that this question is biased toward a "yes" response because of the use of the word "pollute". Instead, the question should be worded, "Should companies be responsible for any costs of environmental clean-up?"

(b)

To determine

To examine each of the following questions for possible bias and if it is biased indicate how and purpose a better question.

Answer to Problem 25E

It is biased.

Explanation of Solution

It is given in the question that given that $18$ years-old old enough to vote and to serve in the military, is it fair enough to set the drinking age at $21$ . Thus, we can say about this question that it is biased toward a "no" response because of the use of the phrase "old enough to serve in the military." Instead, the question could be worded, "Do you think the drinking age should be lowered from $21$ ?"